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Council Minutes

May 15, 2018, 7:00 PM

Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre

Meeting No. 10

 

Roll Call

Roll Call

Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci (arrived 1:13 pm), Councillor Logan Kanapathi (arrived 1:07 pm), Councillor Alex Chiu.

 

 

Staff

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and Acting Director of Human Resources

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

Arvin Prasad, Commissioner of Development Services

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk

Alida Tari, Acting Manager, Access & Privacy

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff

Andrea Berry, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Community Engagement

Biju Karumanchery, Director, Planning and Urban Design

Chris Alexander, Acting Manager, By-law & Regulatory Services

 

 

The meeting of Council convened at 1:02 PM on May 15, 2018 in the Council Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

On behalf of all Members of Council, Councillor Alan Ho and Mayor Frank Scarpitti welcomed students and teachers in attendance from St. Augustine Catholic High School.

 

 

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

We begin today by acknowledging that we walk upon the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples and we recognize their history, spirituality, culture, and stewardship of the land. We are grateful to all Indigenous groups for their commitment to protect the land and its resources and we are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None disclosed.

 

 

2.         APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES – MAY 1, 2018

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

            1)         That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 1, 2018, be adopted.

 

Carried

 

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

There were no presentations.

 

 

 

4.         DEPUTATIONS

 

(1)        DEPUTATIONS - FENCE EXEMPTION APPEAL - 60 BROOKSHIRE CIRCLE (2.0)

 

Chris Alexander, Acting Manager, By-law & Regulatory Services, provided an update and responded to questions from Members of Council. He advised that staff proposed a fence exemption with a total height of 6 feet and 8 inches.

 

Marc and Tracey Salsky addressed Council on the matter advising that the main concern for the fence exemption appeal is for privacy. They are requesting an exemption be granted to keep the current height of the fence at 8 feet.

 

(See Item No. 4, Report 19 for Council’s decision on this matter)

 

(2)        DEPUTATIONS - FOURTH SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
            1771107 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES GROUP INC.)
            SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7, EAST OF WARDEN AVENUE
            APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED NUMBER
            OF DWELLING UNITS AND MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING HEIGHT
            IN THE TIMES GROUP’S UPTOWN MARKHAM DEVELOPMENT. WARD 3 (10.5)

The following individuals addressed Council on this matter:

 

1.      Alick Siu – spoke in opposition of the application.

2.      Angie Wong – spoke in support of the application.

3.      Hugh Kuang – spoke in support of the application.

4.      Simon Lam – spoke in support of the application.

5.      Lincoln Lo – spoke in support of the application and provided comments.

 

(See Item No. 3, Report 18 for Council’s decision on this matter)

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

That all deputations be received.

 

Carried

 

 

 

5.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

That Council receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following manner:

 

Received

10-2018           LIQUOR LICENSE: APPLICATION FOR INDIA GRILL HOUSE AND BANQUET, 2800 14TH AVENUE, #16 (WARD 8) (3.21)

                        Info

 

                        Request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form.

                        (Expansion of liquor licence for indoor areas)

 

11-2018           TEMPORARY EXTENSION APPLICATION (LIQUOR SALES LICENCE) FOR JAKES ON MAIN PUB & GRILLE, 202 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE (WARD 3) (3.21)

Info

Requesting an approval from the City of Markham to extend their existing liquor licence for the patio areas at 202 Main Street Unionville. The proposed extension will be utilized in conjunction with the Unionville Festival and Markham Jazz Festival as follows:

 

1.      Unionville Festival – June 1, 2 and 3, 2018

2.      Markham Jazz Festival – August 17, 18 and 19, 2018.

 

Carried

 

 

 

6.         PROCLAMATIONS

 

(1)        PROCLAMATIONS AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes:

 

            - India Independence Day (August 15, 2018)

 

            - Wrongful Conviction Day (October 2, 2018)

 

2)         That the following new requests for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council:

            -

            - Pollinator Week (June 18-24, 2018)

 

            - International Yoga Day (June 21, 2018)

 

3)         That the following request for flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole, approved by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Community Flag Raisings & Flag Protocol Policy, be received for information purposes:

 

            - India Independence Day (August 19, 2018)

            (Organized by India's Independence Day & Flag Hoisting Committee)

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

7(A)     REPORT NO. 18 – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (APRIL 30, 2018)

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

To the Mayor and Members of Council:

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, except for Item No. 3 (See Item No. 3).

 

(1)        DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY GRANT APPLICATIONS – 2018 (16.11)

Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications -2018” dated April 30, 2018, be received; and,

 

2)         That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2018 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $27,024.33, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program;

 

1.   1 Millbrook Gate, Buttonville-up to $5,000.00 for structural repairs to the verandas;

2.   42 George Street, Markham Village- up to $4,407.00 for the repair of stucco cladding and replacement and repointing of damaged brick;

3.   819 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham-$2,758.33 for the production of historically appropriate wooden storm windows and wooden replacement sash;

4.   14 Eureka Street, Unionville -$5,000.00 for structural repairs to the front veranda;

5.   131 Main Street Unionville-up to $5,000.00 for the repair of the historic stained glass windows and protective glass panels;

6.   20 Union Street, Unionville-$4,859.00 for replacement of damaged brick and repointing of the north and west exterior walls; and,

 

3)         That the total grants in the amount of $27,024.33 be funded through the Designated Heritage Property Grant Project account 620-101-5699-18022 ($30,000.00 available for 2018); and,

 

4)         That the remaining budget in the amount of $2,975.67 ($30,000.00 - $27,024.33) in account 620-101-5699-18022 Designated Heritage Property Grant Program be returned to the original funding source; and further,

 

5)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2)        COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT
            GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2018 (16.11)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for 2018”, dated April 30, 2018 be received; and,

 

2)         That Council supports a matching grant of up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate windows at 2977 16th Avenue subject to the applicant obtaining a heritage permit; and,

 

3)         That Council supports a matching grant of up to $1,132.83  for repairs to the wooden sign and storefront at 83 Main Street North, subject to the applicant obtaining a heritage permit; and,

 

4)         That Council supports a matching grant up to $3,961.25 for the replacement of the steel entrance door and repairs to the masonry walls at 11 Joseph Street, provided the cost of repairs to the adjacent interlocking pavers is broken out of the invoice provided for the work; and,

 

5)         That Council supports a matching grant up to $2,175.25 to repair the masonry walls of 76 Main Street North, provided that the applicant obtains a heritage permit; and,

 

6)         That Council does not support the grant application to fund repairs to the concrete curbing and sidewalk in front of 87 Main Street North because they are not considered to be heritage elements, or part of the façade; and,

 

7)         That the identified grants totaling $12,269.33 be funded from the Commercial Façade Improvement Program Account 620-101-5699-18024 which has a budget of $25,000.00 for the year 2018; and,

 

8)         That the unallocated funds from the 2018 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program totaling $12,730.67 ($25,000.00 - $12,269.33) be returned to the original funding source; and further,

 

9)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

Carried

 

 


 

(3)        FOURTH SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
            1771107 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES GROUP INC.)
            SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7, EAST OF WARDEN AVENUE
            APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED NUMBER
            OF DWELLING UNITS AND MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING HEIGHT
            IN THE TIMES GROUP’S UPTOWN MARKHAM DEVELOPMENT. WARD 3
            FILE NO. ZA 16 164154 (10.5)

            Report

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the staff report dated April 30, 2018 titled “FOURTH SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT, 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), South side of Highway 7, east of Warden Avenue, Application for zoning by-law amendment to permit an increase in the maximum permitted number of dwelling units and maximum permitted building height in the Times Group’s Uptown Markham development, Ward 3, File No. ZA 16 164154;” be received.

 

2)         That a Zoning By-law amendment to increase the maximum permitted height and number of dwelling units in Block 3, Plan 65M-4395 (the block at the south-east corner of Highway 7 and Verdale Crossing) be approved.

 

(By-law 2018-39)

Carried by a recorded vote (8:5)

(See the following recorded vote)

(See following to bring the matter forward)

 

 

YEAS:             Councillor Don Hamilton, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu.

 

NAYS:             Councillor Valerie Burke; Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Karen Rea, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

            Council consented to consider the matter related to Fourth Supplementary Report, 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), South Side of Highway 7, East of Warden Avenue, Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment, to Permit an Increase in the Maximum Permitted Number of Dwelling Units and Maximum Permitted Building Height in the Times Group’s Uptown Markham Development. Ward 3 immediately following the deputations with respect thereto.

Carried

 

(4)        RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            WYKLAND ESTATES C/O BALLANTRY HOMES
            PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND REDLINE REVISION
            TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-14010
            (NORTHEAST CORNER OF BUR OAK AVENUE AND
            RUSTLE WOODS AVENUE) WARD 5
            FILES OP/ZA/SU 17 152211 (10.3, 10.5)

            Report

 

1)         That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Wykland Estates c/o Ballantry Homes, Proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Redline Revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19TM-14010, (northeast corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Rustle Woods Avenue), Ward 5, Files OP/ZA/SU 17 152211”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted Ballantry Homes, to amend the Cornell Secondary Plan (OPA 168), be approved, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

3)         That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Ballantry Homes, to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, both as amended, be approved and that the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

4)         That the redline revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-14010 submitted by Ballantry Homes, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘C’; and,

 

5)         That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate be delegated authority to issue the revised draft approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘C’ and as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and,

 

6)         That the revised draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM- 14010 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and,

 

7)         That Council assign servicing allocation for up to 74 townhouse dwellings; and further,

 

8)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

(By-law 2018-37 and 2018-38)

Carried

 

 

(5)        PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
            CTC SOURCE PROTECTION PLAN
            (WARDS 2, 5, AND 6) (10.3)

            Report

 

 

1)         That the report titled “Proposed Amendments to the CTC Source Protection Plan” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council endorse the proposed amendments to the Central Lake Ontario, Toronto and Region, Credit Valley Source Protection Plan, as identified in Appendix 1 to this report; and,

 

3)         That this report be circulated to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Regional Municipality of York, and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change; and further,

 

4)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

Carried

 

(6)        FRIENDS OF THE MARKHAM MUSEUM BOARD EXTRACT DATED APRIL 5, 2018 (16.0)

            Extract   Attachment A and B - Collections Committee

 

1)         That the extract from Friends of the Markham Museum Board dated April 5, 2018 be received; and

 

2)         That Council endorse the recommendation from the April 5, 2018 Friends of the Markham Museum Board Extract:

 

            That the Friends of Markham Museum accept the approved Collections Management Brief complete with the attached list of artifacts for deaccession (Attachments A and B) and submit to the City of Markham Council for approval.”

            (See Attachment B for list of artifacts)

 

Carried

 

 


 

(7)        CELEBRATE MARKHAM GRANT PROGRAM
            – APRIL 1, 2018 - MARCH 31, 2019 (2018-19)
            - FUNDING APPROVALS AND ANNUAL PROGRAM REVIEW (7.6)

            Report   Attach 1  Attach 2  Attach 3  Attach 4  Attach 5  Attach 6

 

1)         That the report titled, “Celebrate Markham Grant Program – April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019 (2018-19) - Funding Approvals and Annual Program Review” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council approve the recommendations of the Interdepartmental Staff Review Committee to fund 56 Celebrate Markham applicants, totaling $256,000, as identified in Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4; and,

 

3)         That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $85,000 (maximum $5,000 per applicant), be approved for the Cultural Events and Programs Category (as per Attachment 1):

 

i)          Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians receive $3,500 for their Philippine Independence Day Celebration;

 

ii)         Markham Concert Band receive $4,000 for their Unionville Concert Sunday Series;

 

iii)         Canada One Family Network receive $4,500 for the Age of Literati - The Great Wall (art display and performance) conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for the program;

 

iv)        Sing Fai Sports Club receive $2,500 for their All Community Games Opening Ceremony;

 

v)         Unionville Village Conservancy receive $5,000 for the Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market;

 

vi)        High Notes Avante receive $2,000 for their High notes Avante SOCIALs event series;

 

vii)        Unionville Theatre Company receive $4,500 for their 2019 Show (Pending Title) conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 Live Theatre Production at the Flato Markham Theatre;

 

viii)       Women Offering Wisdom York Region receive $1,000 for their Chai Chats mentorship program;

 

ix)        WushuOntario receive $4,500 for their 2018 Canadian National Martial Arts Festival and Team Selections conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 International Martial Arts Festival and National Wushu Team Selections;

 

x)         Youth and Parents Association of Markham receive $2,000 for their Limitless – Contest Series and Festival;

 

xi)        New Step for You – Arts, Entertainment and Recreation receive $3,000 for their Lantern of Hope community art project;

 

xii)        Vedic Cultural Centre Arya Samaj receive $3,500 for their South Asian Heritage Month Celebration conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 South Asian Heritage Month Celebration;

 

xiii)       Markham Skating Club receive $3,000 for their Ice Show – Night in the Museum;

 

xiv)       Social Services Network of York Region receive $3,000 for their Markham Seniors Fair conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 cultural performance/activity;

 

xv)       Support Enhance Access Services Centre receive $2,000 for their Markham Moon Festival Celebration;

 

xvi)       Indian-Canadian Organization receive $2,000 for their annual community and cultural celebrations conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for the program and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 Cultural celebrations;

 

xvii)      MonstrARTity Creative Community receive $2,000 for their Arts for Youth in-class educational program;

 

xviii)     Cherish Integrated Services receive $4,000 for their One and Only Artfest 2018;

 

xix)       Markham Tamil Organization receive $1,500 for their Tamil heritage Month program;

 

xx)       Chinese Cultural Centre of Unionville receive $1,500 for their Annual Community and Cultural Celebrations;

 

xxi)       Markham Fair (Markham and East York Agricultural Society) receive $5,000 for their Harvest Moon festival;

 

xxii)      Ontario Band Association receive $4,500 for their OBA Concert Band Festival (2019 event) conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 OBA Concert Band Festival;

 

xxiii)     Markham Village B.I.A. receive $5,000 for the Festival of Lights;

 

xxiv)     Centre for Tamil Heritage and Culture receive $4,500 for their Markham Thai Pongal - Tamil Vizha and Thriu Vizha (2019 event) conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 and 2018 Thai Pongal events;

 

xxv)      Kickboxing Ontario receive $5,000 for their East/West II Battle Series Championship;

 

xxvi)     Team Meibukan receive $2,000 for their Markham City Open event conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for the program; and,

 

4)         That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling up to $95,000 (maximum $10,000 per applicant), be approved for the Major Community Festivals Category (as per Attachment 2):

 

i)          Markham Village Festival Inc. receive $10,000 for the Markham Village Music Festival;

 

ii)         Markham Rotary Club Foundation receive $10,000 for the Markham Ribfest 2018;

 

iii)         Unionville Festival receive $10,000 for their annual festival/parade conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Unionville Festival (including a 2017 compilation engagement);

 

iv)        Markham Jazz Festival receive $10,000 for the Markham Jazz Festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Markham Jazz Festival (including a 2017 compilation engagement);

 

v)         Power-Unit Youth Organization receive $10,000 for Night It Up! conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Night It Up! (including a 2017 compilation engagement);

 

vi)        Indo-Canada Arts Council receive $7,000 for their Diwalicious festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Diwali RazzMatazz (including a 2017 compilation engagement) and conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for activities;

 

vii)        Unionville Presents Thursday Nights at the Bandstand receive $10,000 for their Summer Concert Series conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Summer concert series;

 

viii)       Unionville B.I.A. receive $8,000 for the Unionville Olde Tyme Christmas;

 

ix)        The Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill receive $10,000 for the Thornhill Village Wheatsheaf Festival (“Thornhill Festival”) conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Thornhill Village Wheatsheaf festival (including a 2017 compilation engagement);

 

x)         Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham receive $10,000 for the TD Taste of Asia festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 TD Taste of Asia festival (including a 2017 compilation engagement) and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Markham Chinese New Year Festival; and,

 

5)         That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $30,000 (maximum $3,000 per applicant), be approved for the Seniors Clubs Category (as per Attachment 3):

 

i)          Markham Ward 6 Seniors Association receive $2,000 for their Winter programs and activities conditional on providing proof of confirmed/ approved venue for activities and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 Seniors Winter Activities Ward 6;

 

ii)         York Region Evergreen Seniors Wellness Association receive $1,500 for their annual programs and activities conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for activities;

 

iii)         Sri Lankan Ex Tamil Police Officers Club receive $1,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on providing proof of confirmed/ approved venue for activities;

 

iv)        Greensborough Tamil Seniors' Wellness Club receive $2,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017-18 annual programs and activities;

 

v)         Boxgrove Senior's Community Wellness Club receive $2,500 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017-18 annual programs and activities;

 

vi)        Middlefield Seniors' Wellness Club receive $3,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 Yoga for Seniors program;

 

vii)        Fengcai Senior Activity Centre receive $2,000 for their Winter Weekend Activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017-18 annual programs and activities;

 

viii)       Milliken on the Move Older Adults' Club Corp. (MOTM) receive $3,000 for their Sports Tournament and Volunteer Recognition conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 sports tournament, volunteer recognition and program costs;

 

ix)        Angus Glen Older Adults Club (AGOAC) receive $3,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 program costs;

 

x)         Seniors Enrichment Centre receive $2,000 for their Volunteer Recognition;

 

xi)        Markham United Senior and Family Association receive $1,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 Physical & Emotional Wellness Program;

 

xii)        Markham Tamil Seniors Association Canada receive $2,500 for their Reading Program conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017-18 annual programs and activities;

 

xiii)       Armadale Older Adult Club receive $1,500 for their annual programs and activities;

 

xiv)       Dorcas Centre receive $3,000 for their annual community and cultural celebrations conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017-18 annual programs and activities; and,

 

6)         That the funding cap per applicant in the Sports Events funding stream be increased for International/World level sports events to potentially receive a grant up to a maximum of $20,000 per applicant instead of the current maximum of $10,000 per applicant; and,

 

7)         That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $46,000 (previously maximum $10,000 per applicant but as per recommendation No. 6 above, up to $20,000 for International/World level sports events), be approved for the Sports Events Category (as per Attachment 4):

 

i)          Unionville Tennis Club receive $5,000 for the 2018 Ontario Tennis Association U18 Outdoor Provincial Championship;

 

ii)         Badminton Ontario receive $18,000 for the 2018 World Junior Championships conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Pan American Junior Championships (including a 2017 compilation engagement);

 

iii)         Markham Regional Ringette Association receive $3,000 for the Southern Regional Ringette Championships;

 

iv)        Squash Ontario receive $5,000 for the Ontario Open – Provincial Championship;

 

v)         Muaythai Canada receive $7,500 for the National Championship 2018;

 

vi)        Water Polo Canada receive $7,500 for the 2019 Senior National Championship; and,

 

8)         That subject to approval by Council, recommended applications be posted on the Celebrate Markham website for applicants’ and the public’s information, along with Council’s resolution; and,

 

9)         That Markham Arts Council receive a net amount of $23,400 (Celebrate Markham Grant of $30,000 less 2018 loan repayment of $6,600 for a remaining balance owing of $26,400 as of December 31, 2018) for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving 2017 audited financial statements; and further,

 

10)       That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

Carried

 

 

(8)        VICTORIA SQUARE BOULEVARD SCHEDULE C MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY (WARD 2) (5.7)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Victoria Square Boulevard, Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (Ward 2)”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the preferred cross sections for the various character areas on Victoria Square Boulevard as set out in the Environmental Assessment Study be endorsed; and,

 

3)         That the preliminary design layout as set out in the Environmental Assessment Study be endorsed; and,

 

4)         That staff be authorized to issue a Notice of Study Completion for the project which will make the Environmental Assessment Study available for public review for a period of 30 days commencing May 2, 2018; and further,

 

5)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

Carried

 

 

7(B)     REPORT NO. 19 – GENERAL COMMITTEE (MAY 7, 2018)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That the report of the General Committee be received and adopted, except for Item Nos. 4 and 5. (See Item Nos. 4 and 5):

 

(1)        AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION
TENDER 056-T-17 WEST THORNHILL
– PHASE 2C STORM SEWER AND
WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT (7.12)

            Report      Attachment A     Attachment B

 

 

1)         That the report entitled “Award of Construction Tender 056-T-17 West Thornhill – Phase 2C Storm Sewer and Watermain Replacement” be received; and,

 

2)         That the contract for Tender 056-T-17 West Thornhill – Phase 2C Storm Sewer and Watermain Replacement be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, Lancorp Construction Co Ltd. in the amount of $10,019,719.64, inclusive of HST; and,

 

3)         That a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,001,971.96 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,

 

4)         That the construction award in the amount of $11,021,691.60 ($10,019,719.64 + $1,001,971.96) be funded from the following capital projects:

(a)   058-6150-18279-005 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 2C Construction”; and

(b)  053-5350-18292-005 “Cast Iron Watermain Replacement – West Thornhill Phase 2C” as outlined under the financial considerations section in this report; and,

 

5)         That the remaining funds in project #18279 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 2C Construction” in the amount $4,179,536.50 will not be required from the Stormwater Fee Reserve and the budget remaining in project #18292 “Cast Iron Watermain Replacement – West Thornhill Phase 2C” in the amount of $146,706.90 will be returned to the original funding source; and,

 

6)         That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation along restored areas including Meadowview Avenue (from Willowdale Blvd to Jewell St), Woodward Avenue (from Laneway to Dudley Ave), Highland Park Blvd (from Laneway to Willowdale Blvd), Jewell Street (from Steeles Ave E to Meadowview Ave), and Willowdale Blvd (from Highland Park Blvd to Meadowview Ave); and further,

 

7)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

Carried

 

 

 

(2)        AWARD OF RFP 278-R-17 CONSULTING
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CAST IRON
WATERMAIN AND SANITARY SEWER
UPGRADES DESIGN (7.12)

            Report     Attachment

 

1)         That the report entitled “Award of RFP 278-R-17 Consulting Engineering Services for Cast Iron Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Upgrades Design” be received; and,

 

2)         That the contract for RFP 278-R-17 Consulting Engineering Services for Cast Iron Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Upgrades Design be awarded to the highest ranked, third lowest priced Bidder, R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, in the amount of $411,782.02, inclusive of HST; and,

 

3)         That a 10% contingency in the amount of $41,782.02 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,

 

4)         That the Consulting Engineering Services award in the amount of $452,960.22 ($411,782.02 + $41,782.20) as outlined under the financial considerations section of this report be funded from the capital project 053-6150-17226-005 “Watermain Construction - Design”; and, AND THAT the remaining budget of $9,699.78 in capital project 053-6150-17226-005 “Watermain Construction - Design” will be returned to the original funding source; and,

 

5)         That Contract administration services be awarded to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited in the amount of $347,366.51 inclusive of 10% contingency and HST be requested as part of the 2019 and/ or 2020 Capital budget process, subject to Council approval; and,

 

6)         That the Purchase Order for contract administration services be updated to reflect the actual construction time required based on the final design in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and further,

 

7)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

Carried

 

 

 

(3)        2018 UNIONVILLE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA AND
MARKHAM VILLAGE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
OPERATING BUDGETS (7.0)

            Report     Exhibit I & II     Exhibit III     Exhibit IV

 

1)         That the report entitled “2018 Unionville Business Improvement Area and Markham Village Business Improvement Area Operating Budgets” dated May 7, 2018 be received; and,

 

2)         That the 2018 Operating Budget in the amount of $283,756 for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) be approved; and,

 

3)         That the 2018 Operating Budget in the amount of $448,300 for the Markham Village Business Improvement Area (MBIA) be approved; and,

 

4)         That the Special Tax Rate levy, in the amount of $205,982 for the UBIA members and $239,322 for the MBIA members be included in the 2018 Tax Levy By-law; and further,

 

5)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

Carried

 

 


 

(4)        FENCE EXEMPTION APPEAL
- 60 BROOKSHIRE CIRCLE (2.0)

            Report     Attachment A     Attachment B     Attachment C

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

1)         That the report entitled “Fence Exemption Appeal - 60 Brookshire Circle be received; and,

 

2)         That Council, exercise the authority of Council contained in Clause 8.1(7) of the Fence By-law 277-97, as amended, to grant, deny or vary an exemption for the fence for the reasons outlined in this report, and.

 

3)         That Council grant exemption to Fence By-law 277-97 to permit an additional 6 inches of lattice as well as a 2 x 4 top frame.

 

Carried

 

Council consented to amend the recommendation by adding the following clause:

 

"That Council grant exemption to Fence By-law 277-97 to permit an additional 6 inches of lattice as well as a 2 x 4 top frame."

 

 

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

            Council consented to consider the matter of Fence Exemption Appeal – 60 Brookshire Circle immediately following the deputations with respect thereto.

Carried

 

 

(5)        2018 ADDITIONAL COUNCIL AND
STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING DATES (16.0)

 

1)         That the following meeting dates be added to the 2018 Council and Standing Committee meeting Calendar:

·        Monday July 16, 2018 from 9 am to 3pm - General Committee/Development Services Committee

·        Monday July 16, 2018 at 7:00 pm Council meeting

 

Withdrawn

 

Council consented to withdraw the item related to the 2018 Additional Council and Standing Committee Meeting Dates.

 

7(C)     REPORT NO. 20 – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING (MAY 8, 2018)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That the report of the Development Services Public Meeting be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 2):

 

(1)        PRELIMINARY REPORT
            C.W. KOWOLIA INC.
            C/O QX4 INVESTMENTS LTD.
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A
            4 STOREY HOTEL AND GROUND FLOOR RESTAURANTS
            AT 15 MINTHORN BOULEVARD, (WARD 8)
            FILE NO. ZA 17 157688 (10.5)

            Report

 

 

1)         That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, C.W. Kowolia Inc, c/o QX4 Investments Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 4 storey hotel and ground floor restaurants at 15 Minthorn Boulevard, (Ward 8), File No. ZA 17 157688” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May, 2018, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 4 storey hotel and ground floor restaurants at 15 Minthorn Boulevard, (Ward 8), File No. ZA 17 157688” be received; and,

 

3)         That the written submission from Kerigan Kelly of Goundswell Urban Planners Inc., be received; and,

 

4)         That the application by C.W. Kowolia Inc, c/o QX4 Investments Inc., to amend Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended, be approved; and,

 

5)         That the proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended, be enacted without further notice; and further,

 

6)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

Carried

 

 


 

(2)        PRELIMINARY REPORT
            JDL REALTY INC.
            C/O JOANNE BARNETT RPP CONSULTING
            OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            TO PERMIT A PRIVATE SCHOOL AT 2832 16TH AVENUE
            FILE NOS. OP 18 151031 AND ZA 18 151031 (WARD 2) (10.3, 10.5)

            Report

 

 

1)         That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, JDL Realty Inc., C/O Joanne Barnett RPP Consulting, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a private school at 2832 16th Avenue, File Nos. OP 18 151031 and ZA 18 151031 (Ward 2)” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 30, 2018, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a private school at 2832 16th Avenue, File Nos. OP 18 151031 and ZA 18 151031 (Ward 2)” be received; and,

 

3)         That the written submission from Sara Jin, P. Eng, PEO York Chapter, be received; and,

 

4)         That the application by JDL Realty Inc., C/O Joanne Barnett RPP Consulting, to amend Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended, be approved; and,

 

5)         That the proposed amendments to the 2014 Official Plan and Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended, be enacted without further notice following approval of the Official Plan Amendment by the Regional Municipality of York ; and further,

 

6)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Carried

 

 

7(D)     REPORT NO. 21 – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (MAY 14, 2018)

 

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (1 Item):

 

(1)        SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That a Special Development Services Committee meeting be scheduled for Tuesday May 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to review the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law.

 

Carried

 

8.         MOTIONS

 

There were no motions.

 

 

9.         NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER

 

There were no notice of motions to reconsider.

 

 

 

10.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

(1)        FUNDING AND AUTHORIZATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TO ATTEND "BELT AND ROAD" SUMMIT IN HONG KONG AND SOUTHERN CHINA, JUNE 26, 2018 – JULY 1, 2018 (10.16)

 

Councillor Valerie Burke requested a verbal update on the conference.

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)                  That funding be provided for Regional Councillor Jim Jones to participate in the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong and Southern China from June 26, 2018 to July 1, 2018; and

 

2)                  That the estimated $4,820 cost be funded from the Council Conferences Budget (account 840-841-5200), and,

 

3)                  That Regional Councillor Jim Jones be requested to provide Council with a verbal update on the Belt and Road Summit prior to the end of November 2018.

Carried

 

 

Council consented to amend the recommendation by adding the following clause:

 

"That Regional Councillor Jim Jones be requested to provide Council with a verbal update on the Belt and Road Summit prior to the end of November 2018."

 

 

 

11.       ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath congratulated staff on the opening of the Verdale Crossing Bridge that morning.

 

 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

That By-laws 2018-37 to 2018-39 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2018-37      WYKLAND ESTATES C/O BALLANTRY HOMES
NORTHEAST CORNER OF BUR OAK AVENUE AND
RUSTLE WOODS AVENUE, WARD 5, AMENDMENT TO THE IN FORCE OFFICIAL PLAN (REVISED 1987), AS AMENDED

A by-law to adopt an Official Plan Amendment to the in force Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, to permit three-storey townhouse dwellings on the subject lands.

(Item No. 4, Report No. 18)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-38      WYKLAND ESTATES C/O BALLANTRY HOMES NORTHEAST CORNER OF BUR OAK AVENUE AND RUSTLE WOODS AVENUE, WARD 5, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-law 304-87, as amended and By-law 177-96, as amended to facilitate the development of 72 townhouses.

(Item No. 4, Report No. 18)

By-law

Carried

 

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-39      1771107 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES GROUP INC.)
SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7, EAST OF WARDEN AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-law 2004-196, as amended to increase the maximum permitted height and number of dwelling units.

By-law

(Item No. 3, Report No. 18)

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.       CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

Council consented to not resolve into private session to discuss the following confidential matters

 

1.         A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 1) (8.6)

            [Section 239 (2) (c)]

 

 

2.         GENERAL COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES (MAY 7, 2018) (16.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (b) (c) (d) (f)]

 

 

The confidential items were approved by Council as follows:

 

 

(1)        REPORTING OUT OF REAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION
- ROBERT WEST LANE (8.6)

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

1)         That the report entitled “Reporting Out of Real Property Disposition– Robert West Lane” be received; and,

 

2)         That Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.

 

Carried

 

 

 

(2)        GENERAL COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES (MAY 7, 2018) (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

(1)        That the Confidential Minutes of the General Committee confidential meeting held on May 7, 2018, be confirmed.

 

Carried

 

 

 

 


 

 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

That By-law 2018-40 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2018-40      A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 15, 2018.

By-law

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 3:11 PM.

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

________________________________              _____________________________

Kimberley Kitteringham                                          Frank Scarpitti

City Clerk                                                              Mayor

 

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